Leigh Egan

Leigh Egan is a crime-fighting journalist and editor who specializes in breaking news and investigative true crime coverage. With more than a decade of experience under her belt, Leigh’s work can be found in a number of high-profile national publications. For Leigh, learning didn’t stop after college. She considers herself a lifelong learner who frequently takes media and journalism courses to keep abreast of the latest happenings and innovations in her field. Tips: legan@crimeonline.com

‘Other Woman’ Michelle Troconis Showered with Jennifer Dulos’ Hubby on Day Mom-of-5 Vanished, ‘Alibi Script’ Read

 Jennifer Dulos
Court

On Wednesday, a retired state police officer took the stand during Michelle Troconis’ trial and shared an “alibi script” created after missing Connecticut mother Jennifer Dulos vanished. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Michelle Troconis, who was dating Fotis Dulos at the time his wife, Jennifer, vanished, is currently on trial, charged with murder conspiracy and evidence …

Manslaughter
January 24, 2024

UCLA Audiologist Who Stabbed Boyfriend 108 Times, Killing Him, Avoids Prison Sentence

A California judge ruled this week that a 32-year-old Ventura County woman will not serve prison time, following an involuntary manslaughter conviction. According to Fox News Digital, Bryn Spejcher was convicted in December of involuntary manslaughter, but due to the circumstances surrounding the incident, Ventura County Superior Court Judge David Worley ruled Spejcher to serve …

Murder
January 23, 2024

‘Abusive monster’ Kills Widowed Mother-of-4 Inside Georgia Home, Flees to Florida: Police

An accused murderer has been arrested in Florida in connection with the death of a mother-of-4, found dead in her Cobb County, Georgia, home last week. According to Cobb County police, Charles Franklin Cook, 41, is charged with murdering his girlfriend, 44-year-old widow, Melinda Jolly. The incident occurred last week when Cook allegedly beat Jolly …

Sierra Hernandez
Murder
January 23, 2024

Florida Man Wanted for Murder is Suspect in Another Murder, Family & Friends Hiding Him from Police: Sheriff Judd

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced during a Monday press conference that police are searching for a Florida murder suspect accused of killing two people. According to Judd, 20-year-old Sierra Hernandez was reported missing by her family over a week ago. Police recovered her body shortly after and now, they’re searching for 26-year-old Enrique Martinez …

Nicole Baldwin
Missing
January 22, 2024

Police Probe Volunteer’s Home Amid Search for Missing Florida Mother, Nicole Baldwin

A woman who volunteered during searches for missing Florida mother, Nicole Baldwin, says police searched her deceased husband’s belongings and her home in connection with the disappearance. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Nicole Baldwin was last seen at her home on Strathmore Circle off County Road 44 in Mount Dora on November 2. Her 20-year-old daughter, …

Jennifer Dulos
January 22, 2024

Video of ‘Other Woman’ Shown with Fotis Dulos as He Drops Bags in Trash, Following Jennifer Dulos Disappearance

The Michelle Troconis trial resumed on Monday at a Stamford, Connecticut, court, starting with surveillance footage obtained shortly after the disappearance of mother-of-5, Jennifer Dulos. In court Monday, the jury viewed footage from the City of Hartford’s surveillance cameras, depicting Fotis Dulos and his mistress, Michelle Troconis, driving around Hartford following the 2019 disappearance of …

Trinity Madison Poague
Murder
January 22, 2024

Developing: Georgia Pageant Queen Facing Felony Murder After Tot Dies at Hospital

A Miss Donalsonville beauty queen title holder in Georgia is behind bars after allegedly killing an 18-month-old toddler. According to News 4, 18-year-old Trinity Madison Poague was arrested in Americus on charges that include felony murder, aggravated battery, and cruelty to children charges. It’s currently unclear how the defendant knew the victim. The Georgia Bureau …

Lauren Skerritt
Lawsuit
January 19, 2024

Woman Sues Panera Bread After Drinking Charged Lemonade

A Rhode Island woman has filed a lawsuit against Panera Bread, claiming that the restaurant chain’s caffeinated lemonade led to “permanent cardiac injuries.” NBC News reports that 28-year-old occupational therapist and former athlete Lauren Skerrritt had no preexisting health issues, and regularly participated in obstacle course races. The complaint, filed on Tuesday afternoon, asserts that …